Top Rankings
Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 31 public schools serving 13,002 students in Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Colorado public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
31 Schools
1,939 Schools
# Students
13,002 Students
880,585 Students
# Teachers
837 Teachers
53,204 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 178 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#132 out of 180 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Graduation Rate
80%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.61
# American Indian Students
83 Students
5,720 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
295 Students
28,116 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
6,625 Students
305,656 Students
% Hispanic Students
51%
35%
# Black Students
1,479 Students
40,168 Students
% Black Students
11%
4%
# White Students
3,396 Students
455,319 Students
% White Students
26%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
85 Students
2,567 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,039 Students
43,153 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
30,884
# Students in K Grade:
1,117
61,531
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,065
59,964
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,102
61,530
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,041
61,294
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,033
62,059
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,073
63,301
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,070
64,472
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,025
66,826
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,045
68,888
# Students in 9th Grade:
976
71,759
# Students in 10th Grade:
861
69,031
# Students in 11th Grade:
818
67,423
# Students in 12th Grade:
776
71,623
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,678 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,247. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,541 is less than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$165 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$189 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,678
$15,247
Spending / Student
$14,541
$15,560
Best Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
James Irwin Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5525 Astrozon Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 576-8055
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 576-8055
Grades: 9-12
| 416 students
Rank: #22.
Career Readiness Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2883 South Circle Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2580
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2580
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
Rank: #33.
James Irwin Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1626 S Murray Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 302-9000
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 302-9000
Grades: K-5
| 531 students
Rank: #44.
James Irwin Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5525 Astrozon Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 591-2122
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 591-2122
Grades: 6-8
| 459 students
Rank: #55.
Soaring Eagles Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4710 Harrier Ridge Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 540-4000
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 540-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 538 students
Rank: #66.
Oak Creek Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3333 Oak Creek Drive West
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2175
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2175
Grades: PK-5
| 190 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Atlas Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1628 South Murray Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 358-7196
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 358-7196
Grades: 9-12
| 512 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Mountain Vista Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2550 Dorset Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-3400
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-3400
Grades: PK-8
| 576 students
Rank: #99.
Harrison High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2755 Janitell Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2080
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2080
Grades: 9-12
| 1,129 students
Rank: #1010.
Turman Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3245 Springnite Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-2195
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-2195
Grades: PK-5
| 196 students
Rank: #1111.
Sand Creek International School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
550 Sand Creek Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-3760
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-3760
Grades: K-8
| 590 students
Rank: #1212.
Stratmoor Hills Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Loomis Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2185
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2185
Grades: PK-5
| 213 students
Rank: #1313.
Sierra High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2250 Jet Wing Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-2090
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-2090
Grades: 9-12
| 945 students
Rank: #1414.
Otero Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1650 Charmwood Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2110
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2110
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
Rank: #1515.
Fox Meadow Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1450 Cheyenne Meadows Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 527-7100
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 527-7100
Grades: 6-8
| 499 students
Rank: #1616.
Pikes Peak Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1520 Verde Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-2180
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-2180
Grades: PK-5
| 307 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Bricker Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4880 Dover Place
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-2150
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-2150
Grades: PK-5
| 267 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Giberson Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2880 Ferber Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-2165
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-2165
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Monterey Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2311 Monterey Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-2179
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-2179
Grades: PK-5
| 248 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Carmel Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1740 Pepperwood Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-3210
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-3210
Grades: 6-8
| 331 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Wildflower Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1160 Keith Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-2115
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-2115
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #2222.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1860 South Chelton Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-2155
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-2155
Grades: PK-5
| 343 students
Rank: #2323.
Stratton Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
610 Brookshire Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2190
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2190
Grades: PK-5
| 355 students
Rank: #2424.
Atlas Preparatory Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1602 South Murray Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 358-7196
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 358-7196
Grades: 5-8
| 516 students
Rank: #2525.
Panorama Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2145 South Chelton
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-3220
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-3220
Grades: 6-8
| 469 students
Rank: n/an/a
1860 South Chelton Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-3254
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-3254
Grades: K-8
| 139 students
Rank: n/an/a
Atlas Preparatory Elementary School
Charter School
1602 S. Murray
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 358-7196
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 358-7196
Grades: K-3
| 206 students
Rank: n/an/a
2400 Slater Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
(719) 579-2160
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
(719) 579-2160
Grades: K-12
| 324 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Vanguard School (High)
Charter School
1832 South Wahsatch
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 471-1999
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 471-1999
Grades: 9-12
| 311 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Vanguard School (Middle)
Charter School
1832 South Wahsatch
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 471-1999
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 471-1999
Grades: 7-8
| 232 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Vanguard School Elementary School
Charter School
1832 South Wahsatch
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 471-1999
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 471-1999
Grades: K-6
| 1,099 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An?
Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An manages 31 public schools serving 13,002 students.
What is the rank of Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An?
Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An is ranked #141 out of 178 school districts in Colorado (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An?
51% of Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An?
Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 17:1.
What is Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,541 is less than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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